No they don't. Cider wrappers uses a 32 bit framework, so it will never use more than 4GB.

I'm also pretty sure he just thinks he gets those numbers, as my 2011 MBA, does not even manage 30 FPS at lowest settings in OSX. That being said, his machine is faster, but it should be more like 10-15% faster and not over 100% faster.

My iMac is the edu version, meaning it has an i3 and only 256 Mb of DDR3 ram paired with the 6750 GPU. When I set everything at low (windowed and 1600x900) and set sampling to native and add FXAA, I manage 30+ fps except in extreme zergs in WvW. The game still looks nice, though isn't anywhere near as nice as when I played it on my Windows box awhile back. The game probably isn't going to get much better than this on this hardware unless ArenaNet decides to invest in a true, optimized, well-designed OS X client. I don't see that happening unfortunately.

My iMac is the edu version, meaning it has an i3 and only 256 Mb of DDR3 ram paired with the 6750 GPU. When I set everything at low (windowed and 1600x900) and set sampling to native and add FXAA, I manage 30+ fps except in extreme zergs in WvW. The game still looks nice, though isn't anywhere near as nice as when I played it on my Windows box awhile back. The game probably isn't going to get much better than this on this hardware unless ArenaNet decides to invest in a true, optimized, well-designed OS X client. I don't see that happening unfortunately.

You'll probably upgrade to a new Mac first. However, I think 30fps is pretty darn good for your hardware, no?

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You'll probably upgrade to a new Mac first. However, I think 30fps is pretty darn good for your hardware, no?

I'm not complaining to be honest. The game is gorgeous when in full form, but it's still nice when playing at my current settings. I enjoy the game and playing with my guild; being able to do that while ditching windows is just a plus .

thought I'd post this question to you guys, since both the Apple people and the ArenaNet people have been largely useless...

I have a new 13" MB pro (bought 2 months ago) which I've been running dual desktop. On the Windows side, I'm able to run GW2 fine. BUT when I go to run the Mac client, I keep getting the following error:

"The game client is unable to gain access to the log-in server at this time. This is most commonly caused by firewall or router settings, security applications or
connecting through a campus network"

My issue is that I have no firewall active, and I've tried it on several different networks. Also, since it works fine on my Windows boot, I figure it must be an issue with Mountain Lion. I've tried turning off EVERY program, including all that open on startup, and I've tried various DNS server issues that I've seen elsewhere (since I've also had some issues with secure websites, such as banking sites), to no avail.

I've not seen anyone else with this exact problem, which probably is why both AN and Apple have had no solutions for me thus far.

thought I'd post this question to you guys, since both the Apple people and the ArenaNet people have been largely useless...

I have a new 13" MB pro (bought 2 months ago) which I've been running dual desktop. On the Windows side, I'm able to run GW2 fine. BUT when I go to run the Mac client, I keep getting the following error:

"The game client is unable to gain access to the log-in server at this time. This is most commonly caused by firewall or router settings, security applications or
connecting through a campus network"

My issue is that I have no firewall active, and I've tried it on several different networks. Also, since it works fine on my Windows boot, I figure it must be an issue with Mountain Lion. I've tried turning off EVERY program, including all that open on startup, and I've tried various DNS server issues that I've seen elsewhere (since I've also had some issues with secure websites, such as banking sites), to no avail.

I've not seen anyone else with this exact problem, which probably is why both AN and Apple have had no solutions for me thus far.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

It is telling you your problem, it cannot connect to the server, It is nothing to do with Lion, the problem I would say it is a Broadband/IPS problem in some way, plus your machine probably will not run it under the Cider client anyway. The Cider client is machine hungry unlike the Native Windows version.

How do you mean you have tried different networks, within the same building I assume, think you mat need a direct net connection myself, get the machine of off any network.

You could always just play it in Windows seeing as that is what the game is written for.

It is telling you your problem, it cannot connect to the server, It is nothing to do with Lion, the problem I would say it is a Broadband/IPS problem in some way, plus your machine probably will not run it under the Cider client anyway. The Cider client is machine hungry unlike the Native Windows version.

How do you mean you have tried different networks, within the same building I assume, think you mat need a direct net connection myself, get the machine of off any network.

You could always just play it in Windows seeing as that is what the game is written for.

I've tried connecting directly, and I've tried different networks in different buildings. Also, I'm not running the cider client, rather running Windows boot in Bootcamp. I'd like to be able to use the Mac client because the only reason (really) that I am running Windows is to play the game... it'd be nice if I could run the Mac build.

Has anyone tried the Mac client on a 2011 or 2012 MBA? I tried it on my 2012 11" MBA and on the lowest settings it gets 20 FPS. My Windows laptop has mediocre specs but runs the game at 30FPS with everything turned up to the max. How can the Mac version be this horrible?

I have been playing GW2 since December with very little problem. Vista clips have a small amount of hesitation but otherwise, it plays ok. The game set its preferences automaticly.
My four characters are all near or beyond lvl 40 and I have completed three jumping puzzles.
At this point I have not tried WvW or PvP and I expect there will be lag playing in very large groups.

Game is playable at these setting but not as beautiful as I would expect it to be at higher settings. I would like to know if the new skinny iMacs heat up as much as mine. I have to turn down the burn with SMC Fan Control.

Game is playable at these setting but not as beautiful as I would expect it to be at higher settings. I would like to know if the new skinny iMacs heat up as much as mine. I have to turn down the burn with SMC Fan Control.

Game is playable at these setting but not as beautiful as I would expect it to be at higher settings. I would like to know if the new skinny iMacs heat up as much as mine. I have to turn down the burn with SMC Fan Control.

I'd definitely try running it at 1080P instead of 1440P. Your GPU is going to really struggle with that resolution. Drop the resolution, and you should be able to up some of the other details. I'd personally drop Depth of Field blur, too ... it tends to be pretty framerate-hungry.

Is there anyone with a top of the line Macbook Pro Retina playing this game? I'm very curious if it runs with all the options at maximum? And I don't mean 1080p, but the max resolution that the Mac offers.